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Legal Information: South Carolina

State Gun Laws

Laws current as of July 2, 2024

What is the penalty for violating state firearm laws?

Under South Carolina state law, the possible penalties for having a firearm or ammunition in violation of the state’s laws that prohibit certain people from having a firearm or ammunition are as follows:

In addition, anyone who has or buys a handgun in violation of the state’s laws that prohibit certain people from having handguns can be guilty of a felony. The punishment can be imprisonment of up to five years, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.2

1 S.C. Code § 16-25-30(B)
2 S.C. Code § 16-23-50(A)(1)